Bridesmaid Panic - have I made the wrong choice

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Oh honey, believe me, you are NOT crazy!

I was only planning on having 3 bridesmaids, now I have 6 plus 2 flowergirls!

Of my bridesmaids, 3 are long term friends from one area of my life, a 4th is a newer friend, but we got really close really fast, plus she introduced me to my partner as they went to uni together! A 5th is a good friend who I've known for years, and I'm being her BM this year, so having her return the favour, and the final one is my best friend from when I did my Masters. I almost didn't ask her, as she lives abroad, and I was worried it might be stressful for her, but realised I need her her up there with me! Luckily I found outfits for them that don't require fittings or alterations!

The 2 flowergirls are my chap's nieces.

There are at least 2 other girls that I would like to have as BM, and I feel bad about them not being asked, but have told myself I have to draw the line somewhere - and I just keep on telling myself this! One them I have asked to do a reading at the wedding, so she is still involved. At the end of the day, if they are real friends, they will understand that you can't have an unlimited amount of bridesmaids - it's just not feasible!

Good luck with your 10. At least on the day, you'll have a great squad around you - and plenty of people to help you pee in your dress! If you think that any of them are going to cause strife on the day, maybe speak to the ones that you're closest to, and give them the job of making sure the others don't cause you stress.

I know it's easy to say try not worry and stress, and harder to do, but just try and remember that everything WILL work out on the day, and the stress now is a means to an end - when your day comes, you will be marrying the love of your life and celebrating the fact that you get to spend your life with them. When all is said and done, that is all that matters!

Hope that helps! X

Hey,

It doesn't take me much time to choose my bridesmaids. I have 7 girls on my big day. One is my sister and the other 6 are all my close friends for years. It's all up to your mind who's to be invited. Just relaxed and make your own decision. Good luck!

You're definitely not crazy. Ive decided to have just my two daughters as my flower girls, no adult bridesmaids at all because this way no feelings could be hurt. You've just done the opposite, which I did first time round. I didnt regret it for a second, I had four adults and three flower girls first time round and it was wonderful, big bridal party or small bridal party just enjoy your day, and you know deep down you wont have hurt anyone x

I had four and the dresses drove me crazy, they managed to not fit in them and we had a few weeks to replace them it was ridiculous. I still have the first set of dresses!